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The Importance of Respite Care for Family CaregiversBlog
The Importance of Respite Care for Family Caregivers
What Is Respite Care?Respite care provides short-term relief for family caregivers. It allows you to take a few hours, a day, or even a week off from your caregiving duties while a trained...
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How Long-Term Care Insurance Can Help Cover Personal Care CostsBlog
How Long-Term Care Insurance Can Help Cover Personal Care Costs
When it comes to maintaining independence and quality of life as we age or recover from illness, personal care can make all the difference. From assistance with bathing and dressing to medication...
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Is Long-Term Care Insurance Right for You? A Guide for Families Considering In-Home Care
Planning for the future is an essential step in ensuring your loved ones receive the care they need as they age. Long-term care insurance is an important tool that can help families cover the costs...
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Personal Care at Home in Tulsa: What Families Need to Know for Compassionate Support
When a loved one begins to require more assistance with daily activities, it can be overwhelming to navigate the many options available for care. Personal care at home is an increasingly popular...
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Aging in Place with Confidence: How BrightStar Care of Tulsa Supports Independent LivingBlog
Aging in Place with Confidence: How BrightStar Care of Tulsa Supports Independent Living
Staying home as we age? That’s the dream. And with the right support, it’s absolutely possible. Personal care at home gives Tulsa seniors the daily help they need—without...
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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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Paranoia in the Elderly
Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...
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10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries
When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...
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Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care – BrightStar Care
Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...
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What You Should Know About Shingles in the Elderly
Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...